Join Cameron Lackpour and Celvin Kattookaran as they sit down with Jack Lacava, Product Enablement Manager at OneStream, to discuss the evolution of financial planning platforms and the critical role of community-driven learning. Jack shares his unique journey from web developer to EPM consultant to community moderator, offering insights into how OneStream’s rapid pace of innovation—including hybrid cubes and AI capabilities—is reshaping FP&A workflows.

The conversation explores practical challenges facing finance teams today: managing feature adoption, establishing best practices for new tools, and bridging the knowledge gap between technical capabilities and business users. Jack provides valuable perspective on OneStream’s community platform, the importance of peer-to-peer learning in the FP&A space, and what the shift from traditional EPM systems means for finance professionals navigating increasingly complex planning environments.

Key topics include: OneStream version 8 performance improvements, workspace dynamic dashboards, hybrid scenarios implementation, and the balance between flexibility and usability in modern FP&A platforms.